Does Structure Matter? Part 1: What Girls' Schools Offer in a Changing World

Does school structure truly matter, and what distinctive benefits emerge from single-sex versus co-educational environments?

In this first episode of our three-part series exploring single-sex and co-ed education, host Helen Stanton-Tonner (ISA Director of Education and Inclusion) is joined by Dr Stephen Burley, Head of King’s High School, Warwick. Together, they dive deep into the modern relevance of girls' schools.Whether you lead a girls', boys', or co-ed school across the independent or maintained sectors, this episode offers rich reflections on shaping cultures where young people don't just prepare for a predefined world, but develop the voice to create a better one.Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss Parts 2 and 3 of our series on school structures. For more information on the Independent Schools Association, visit isaschools.org.uk.